2 bedroom French Provençal stone holiday home, with private pool, free wifi! 

Maison des Amis rests on the edge of the village of Gordes, Provence, selected as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France'. 

Gordes is perched on the foothills of the Vaucluse mountains, at the centre of the Luberon national park, an area made famous by Peter Mayle in his 
book 'A Year in Provence'.  

The  10th century Château dominates the heart of the village, where cobbled paths lead down into a network of houses, delightful restaurants and shops.  The wonderful daylight ensured Gordes was home to several famous artists such as Chagall, Deyrolle and Pol Mara. 

The surrounding countryside is typically Mediterranean,  with rocky outcrops and evergreen scrub oak trees mixed in with the cultivated vineyards 
and fields of lavender. 

Gordes enjoys fabulous weather. In the summer months the temperature typically reaches the mid 30's celcius with a deep blue sky and a refreshing 
breeze. The humidity is low, ensuring an easy dry heat.  In winter you will often wake up to a crisp morning, blue sky and a pleasant day temperature 
of 10 degrees celcius. The four seasons are clearly defined and each is thoroughly enjoyable in its own right. 

Maison Des Amis  is a very comfortable and spacious 2 bedroom villa of 89m2, built in the local Gordes stone.  The house is built in the traditional 
Provençal style with high ceilings and amazing wooden beams giving a grand feeling of space.

The living room, dining room and kitchen are open plan, with the spacious corner kitchen ensuring social cooking. Panoramic windows open onto the 
terrace, with a view of the pool.

The master bedroom has a King Size 5ft wide (160cm) Four Poster double bed, chest of drawers and 2 wardrobes, with French windows leading to the terrace.

The second bedroom can be configured as two singles or a huge 6ft wide double (180cm) bed , wardrobe and chest of drawers. A cot, high chair and 
other baby equipment can be provided on request.

The shower room is configured as a large open wet room (also suitable for disabled guests), with toilet and handbasin.

Bed linen and towels are provided. Guests should bring their own towels for use around the pool.

The kitchen contains a cooking hob, fan oven, microwave, fridge, large freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso coffee Machine with milk frother, filter coffee machine, kettle, toaster and electric mixer as well as a full range of glasses, pots, pans, cutlery and cooking utensils. There is also an ironing board and iron.

The living area has 2 large sofas, various coffee tables plus a Wide screen HD television with access to free-to-air English Satellite channels plus French channels.

The indoor dining area has a dining table plus 6 chairs.

There are also bookshelves stocked with a variety of guide books, novels and recipe books.

If you wish to connect your portable PC, ipad etc. there is FREE WIFI access throughout the property AND by the pool.

In summer the thick walls provide good insulation and the window shutters keep the house cool. In winter months, the electric central heating keeps the
house warm and snug and there is a log fireplace with insert to complete the cozy atmosphere.

Outside

Outside there is a large private garden. The house is surrounded by woodland with a lawned area to one side. 
Access is via a short private driveway providing parking next to the house. 
To the rear of the house there is a terrace with "al-fresco" dining facilities, a must in Summer! 
There is also a further shaded barbecue area with table. A rugged path leads down to the swimming pool. 

The Private Swimming Pool is 9 metres by 4.5 metres and surrounded by landscaped flower beds, olive trees and dry stone walls. 
It has built in steps in one corner of the shallow end and a step all the way around the pool ensuring safety for children and non-swimmers. 
At the deep end the pool is 1.8 metres deep. Conforming to French legislation, the pool is also equipped a pool alarm. 
The alarm can be disabled during normal swimming.

Food lovers will not be disappointed!  In Gordes and the local region there are  many excellent restaurants and several exceptional ones. 
Most have reasonably priced menus and offer a 'plat de jour' which is usually very good value. 
There are several lovely local markets where fresh seasonal food can be purchased for home cooking as well as additional items such as local 
crafts and antiques. Dedicated marketeers can find an excellent regional market every day!

For wine lovers, this area is rich with options!  
The local wines are Côte de Ventoux and Côte de Luberon, mostly made with a combination of the Syrah and Grenache grape.  
They taste wonderful and are excellent value.  In summer the local Rosé wines are not to be missed! 

Close by are the famous Côte de Rhone appellations -  Château Neuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras are a short drive away and 
if you are in to your sweet pudding wines, Beaumes de Venice is also close by. 

The famous Bandol wines can be found a little further away near Carros, east of Marseille.

Whilst Maison Des Amis is perfect for doing nothing, there is still plenty to keep you occupied! 

Besides Gordes, the Luberon offers a number of other perched villages to visit, including Menerbes, Roussillon, Lacoste and Bonnieux. 
L'isle sur la Sorgue is famous for its antiques and Sunday market. 

The local mountainside is a haven for walkers and cyclists. 
The mountain tracks provide both simple and challenging routes for walkers and  mountain bikers alike. 

Those that prefer road cycling can join the locals as they participate in one of the most popular French sports. 

Fishermen have a choice of several local rivers and lakes. 

Golfers are well catered for with several regional courses. 

There are many local tourist attractions and museums, among these are the famous "Village des Bories", the "Fontaine de Vaucluse" and 
the "Abbaye de Senanque". 

View Provence from the sky with both hot air balloon and light aircraft trips also available. 

There are several local activites for children, including adventure parks, sailing and canoeing. 

Further afield the meditteranean beaches  are about 1 hours drive away. 

The Camargue, close to Arles is a wet lands where salt is produced and flamingos, white ponies and bulls live. 

The bustling cites of Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille provide excellent shopping and cultural activites.  

A visit to the Côte d'Azur with the famous cities of St. Tropez, Cannes, Nice and Monaco are all just over 2 hours drive.

• Rental period must start and end on a Saturday during the period May - September.  
• Maison des Amis is available from 16:00 on the day of arrival until 10:00 on the day of departure.
• A 25% non-refundable deposit is taken at booking time. The balance is due any time up until 8 weeks before the arrival date.
• Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer or via Paypal (additional charges would be applied) with your credit / debit card.
• Payment accepted in Euros or in US Dollars or GB Pounds on an agreed exchange rate.
• A cash security deposit of €300 or £200 is taken on arrival against damage or breakages. This will be returned at the time of departure.
• Normal use of water, electricity and heat (where appropriate) are included.

• Babysitting.
• French or English language lessons.
• Nespresso Capsules
• Catering available on request. (Menu on request)
• Provençal cooking. Visit the markets in the morning and cook a fabulous lunch with the fresh produce with the help of our local expert!
• Guided walks or bike rides in the mountains behind Gordes.